Featured artists: Ampersand Artist Partners

As the year wraps up, we wanted to highlight a few of the artists that graciously partnered with us over the year and shared their love of Ampersand with the world.

We sent each of the December artists an Ampersand panel and one of our new 5x7 or Walnut Floaterframes. The task was to paint their artwork of choice and then frame it in the Floaterframe.

The result is our December Featured Artist's blog presenting the artwork of these outstanding artists.

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Ali Cavanaugh:

Portrait of Will, 5x7, watercolor on Ampersand Aquabord in Maple Floaterframe

"I love working on the Aquabord because it’s so versatile and so forgiving. There are so many techniques that you can use on the surface. The surface is sturdy and accepts an unlimited amount of layers. It’s forgiving because you can remove paint repeatedly, and the surface still stays workable and solid.

I am so excited to finally have the 5x7 Floaterframes by Ampersand! This is one of my favorite sizes, for small portraits. Ampersand makes it easy to frame my finished work by having the frames tailored for their panels. There is never a question if the frame going to fit or look right. They are perfect!" - Ali Cavanaugh

To see more of Ali's work, visit her website and Instagram.

Chris Breier

I'm Going to Match the Color of this Apple, 9x12, oil on Ampersand Canvas Texture in Walnut Floaterframe

"Ampersand Floaterframes make it easy to frame my paintings, and they give my artwork a professional look. I also love how the new walnut finish works with paintings that have dark backgrounds." - Chris Breier

To see more of Chris' work, visit his website and Instagram.

Gareth Jones

Carey Cottage Lion, 8x10, casein on Ampersand Aquabord in Walnut Floaterframe

"Aquabord has become my favorite surface for work in gouache or casein. It has a surface that resembles working on traditional paper but without the downsides of any buckling or warping, and I can easily remove paint without fear of damaging the surface. It also allows me to easily frame works (after sealing with a casein-based fixative) without glass, which I much prefer." - Gareth Jones

To see more of Gareth's work, visit his Instagram.

Jim Musil

Poppy Path, 12x12, acrylic on Ampersand Claybord in Walnut Floaterframe

"I like the stiff smooth feel of Ampersand's Claybord panels. My paints and markers sink down into the absorbent clay surface giving them a unique look which I love. I also find them easy to store in the studio and a breeze to ship." - Jim Musil

To see more of Jim's work, visit his website and Instagram.

Lisa Skelly

Crystal Cove Sunset, 11x14, pastel on Ampersand Pastelbord in Walnut Floaterframe

"Ampersand Pastelbord is my favorite surface to paint on. I am a Pastel Artist and with soft pastels on Pastelbord, I can layer my vibrant, buttery pigments and Pastelbord grabs on. It’s also perfectly archival which makes me feel very confident that I’ve given my collectors the highest quality artwork.

Now that I have a beautiful floater frame to hang my paintings in, they will look great in any style of home." - Lisa Skelly

To see more of Lisa's work, visit her website and Instagram.

Michael Wall:

Riddance, 16x20, acrylic and wax on Ampersand Unprimed Basswood in Walnut Floaterframe

"I’m always looking for quality and Ampersand never fails. They provide nothing but the best of substrates for artists at any level. What’s not to love about their panels and frames? They’re top of the line, bar none." - Michael Wall

To see more of Michael's work, visit his website and Instagram.

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